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FIDE's Combined World Champion format: New path designed for Magnus Carlsen's return?

In a move that could redefine the structure of professional chess, FIDE has approved a new format titled the FIDE Combined World Champion, with its first edition set to begin in 2027. Launched by ...
The New York Times

NASCAR changes playoff format back to ‘Chase’-style system after rising criticism

Kyle Larson won what will be the final Cup Series playoff in the elimination format, in a November race that highlighted some of the issues with that system. Jared C. Tilton / Getty Images CONCORD, ...
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NASCAR Playoff Confidential: Drivers On Champ Format, New Postseason Tracks

CHARLOTTE, N.C. — It seemed like an easy assignment for NASCAR Cup Series playoff drivers Wednesday. Before they answered some on-camera questions from FOX Sports, we gave them a sheet of paper with ...
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Brad Keselowski gives insight into what NASCAR's new points format could look like

With the announcement of NASCAR's new championship format set for Jan. 12, Cup Series driver Brad Keselowski gave some insight to Fox Sports' Bob Pockrass as to what the new format could look like.
Ars Technica

Tiny Vinyl is a new pocketable record format for the Spotify age

In 2019, Record Store Day partnered with manufacturer Crosley to revive a 3-inch collectible vinyl format first launched in Japan in 2004. Five years later, a new 4-inch-sized format called Tiny Vinyl ...